The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
McGregor Lake
Flathead County, Montana · about 1,470 acres (2.3 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm this morning.
About McGregor Lake
McGregor Lake spreads over about 1,470 acres in Flathead County, Montana.
From end to end it runs about 4.2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 10.7 miles. The water sits about 3,890 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Kalispell, is about 26 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 1,470 acres (2.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.7 miles
- End to end
- About 4.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,890 ft
- County
- Flathead County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like McGregor Lake in Montana usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 32°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Frozen · About 95% ice cover
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:43 am · sunset 5:03 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near McGregor Lake
- Kalispellabout 26 mi northeast
- Lakesideabout 27 mi east
- Somersabout 28 mi east
- Evergreenabout 28 mi northeast
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Questions about McGregor Lake
What fish are in McGregor Lake?
Lakes like McGregor Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is McGregor Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is McGregor Lake?
About 1,470 acres, with about 10.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near McGregor Lake?
Kalispell is about 26 miles northeast; Lakeside is about 27 miles east.
What is the water temperature at McGregor Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
McGregor Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
